Dexan 0.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.00 (25 x 10: ৳ 250.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 10.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dexamethasone |
| Company | Chemist laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions
- Collagen disease treatment
- Dermatologic diseases management
- Endocrine disorders treatment
- Gastrointestinal diseases control
- Hematologic disorders management
- Neoplastic diseases treatment
- Nervous system conditions control
- Ophthalmic diseases management
- Renal diseases treatment
- Respiratory diseases control
- Rheumatic disorders therapy
- Diagnostic testing of adrenocortical hyperfunction
Pharmacology
Decreases inflammation by inhibiting leukocyte migration and increased capillary permeability
Dosage & Administration
- Oral dosages for adults and children
- Short dexamethasone suppression test
- Intravenous, intramuscular, and local injection guidelines
- Systemic therapy dosage for adults
- Local therapy recommended doses
Interaction
- Interaction with diuretics and/or cardiac glycosides
- Effect on antidiabetics
- Interaction with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Effect on oral anti-coagulants
- Effect of concomitant use with liver enzyme inducing drugs
- Interaction with salicylates
- Effect of antacids on gastrointestinal absorption
Contraindications
- Gastric and duodenal ulcers
- Systemic and ophthalmic fungal infections
- Viral infections contraindication
- Glaucoma
- Hypersensitivity to corticosteroids
Side Effects
- Endocrine and metabolic disturbances
- Fluid and electrolyte disturbances
- Musculo-skeletal effects
- Gastro-intestinal effects
- Dermatological effects
- Central Nervous System effects
- Ophthalmic effects
- Immunosuppressive effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category C. Glucocorticoids appear in breast milk.
Precautions & Warnings
- Usage caution in patients with cardio-renal conditions
- Endocrine concerns
- Gastrointestinal usage caution
- Musculoskeletal considerations
- Neuro-psychiatric precautions
Use in Special Populations
Titration to the lowest effective dose for pediatric patients
Overdose Effects
Treatment by supportive and symptomatic therapy
Storage Conditions
- Tablet storage guidelines
- Injection storage guidelines